Veteran actor Anupam Kher has opened up about a special milestone in his theatre journey. The actor recently shared a glimpse of his singing performance from the musical play Jaane Pehchaane Anjaane and thanked composer Anu Malik for helping him fulfil his long-standing dream of singing in a musical.Key HighlightsAnupam Kher shared a video of his singing performance from Jaane Pehchaane Anjaane.The actor said he had always wanted to sing in a musical.Kher thanked Anu Malik for helping make the dream possible.The performance received a standing ovation at the Detroit show.The musical is currently touring the US and Canada.Anupam Kher Shares Singing Moment From Jaane Pehchaane AnjaaneAnupam Kher took to social media to share a video from the Detroit performance of Jaane Pehchaane Anjaane. In the clip, the actor can be seen singing on stage before receiving a standing ovation from the audience.Sharing the moment, Kher expressed his happiness at finally getting the opportunity to sing in a musical. He also credited Anu Malik for making the experience possible.Kher described singing on stage as a “phenomenal feeling” and thanked the Detroit audience for their love and appreciation.Anu Malik Helped Fulfil Anupam Kher’s Musical DreamAnupam Kher has been associated with theatre since the early years of his career, but Jaane Pehchaane Anjaane has allowed him to explore another side of his performance skills.The actor had previously spoken about wanting the musical to have accessible and vibrant music. He approached Anu Malik to compose the music for the production, with the aim of bringing a cinematic musical quality to live theatre.Anu Malik's involvement also marks an important part of the production, as Jaane Pehchaane Anjaane is his first live theatre project. The musical features lyrics by Kausar Munir, while singers including Shaan, Sukhwinder Singh and Anandi Joshi are also part of the music team.Jaane Pehchaane Anjaane Takes Anupam Kher Across North AmericaThe musical, written and directed by Gajendra Ahire, explores relationships, loneliness, companionship and the emotional gaps that can develop between people in modern life.Anupam Kher stars alongside Swaroop Sampat, with Meghna Malik, Maya Sharma, Vikas Rawat, Shraddha Mandale and Herman De Souza also part of the production.After performances in India, the production is now being presented to audiences in the US and Canada. Kher shared that after the Detroit show, the team's next stop was Raleigh, North Carolina.Anupam Kher’s Theatre Journey ContinuesFor Anupam Kher, the musical represents another chapter in a long association with theatre. He has previously recalled performing his first play, Desire Under The Elms, at Mumbai's Prithvi Theatre in 1982.His return to theatre with Jaane Pehchaane Anjaane has now given him an opportunity to combine acting and singing in front of live audiences. The Detroit performance and standing ovation marked another memorable moment in that journey.
